Villareal said she’d seen photos of the underside of the bridge and was surprised to see the corrosion.

Other drivers shared her sentiment.

“Hopefully it’s safe for drivers. I know it’s going to be a lot of traffic,” Fernando Echeverri said.

Barrett said tournament organizers have been working with the county to make sure their guests will be able to arrive safely.

“There’s a much bigger political environment out there as to what the bridge should be,” Barrett explained. “Our concern is to make sure that during our 2 weeks there are 4 lanes of traffic, two in two out, to allow our guests to enjoy our tennis, our event, and to really enjoy the South Florida weather and Key Biscayne.”

Free shuttles to Crandon Park will be offered to visitors who park on Virginia Key.